Assets Protection and Security
The Assets Protection and Security degree program is designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge to protect the personnel, physical and information assets of corporations and organizations against loss caused by criminal activity, unethical practices and disaster.
Innovative Topics
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Assets Protection & Security was established at EKU in 1977. It provides students with a diversified and balanced program of study that prepares you to excel in a broad range of positions in public and private sector security management.
EKU's curriculum is in compliance with the ASIS International standards for general security management and corporate security, and the U.S. Director of National Intelligence standards for government security operations.
In addition to our regularly scheduled classes, the Assets Protection Program offers innovative seminars and workshops on topics such as Special Management Services, Information and Cyber Security, Terrorism/Counterterrorism, Hotel/Motel Security, Officer/Personnel Training, and other specially designed programs.
What do Assets Protection Professionals Do?
Assets Protection professionals’ responsibilities may include developing protection policies, conducting staff training programs, auditing corporate compliance, investigating employee misconduct and criminal activities, conducting criminal investigations committed against the corporation, disaster management planning and coordination, safety management, insurance and risk management and other related functions.
Student Opportunities
Assets Protection and Security students participate in a number of internships and cooperative education opportunities with major corporations such as:
- Marathon Oil
- Target
- Best Buy
- General Electric
- U.S. Army Bluegrass Depot Security Department
- Public and Private Sector Security Organizations
- Bachelor's Degree Program
